About Us

The Muhanna Foundation, created in 1994, is a non-profit organization established in Switzerland and based in Beirut, Lebanon. It is dedicated to the promotion of continuing education for professionals involved in municipalities, social security, pensions, insurance industry, and supervision in actuarially under-developed countries, in general and in the Arab World & East Africa in particular.

The Foundation organizes conferences, seminars and trainings in a variety of fields including insurance, investment and governance on a regular basis in the region of its operation. Additionally, the Foundation runs three separate Diploma Programs, one in Municipal Administration and Finance, the second in Social Insurance and the third in Actuarial Techniques.

In its commitment to education, the Muhanna Foundation provides Awards and Scholarships in the fields of Actuarial Science and Mathematics to students who are completing actuarial education in several countries, namely, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania and Yemen.

The Foundation operates as an official examination center for actuarial students sitting for professional exams of the Society of Actuaries (United States Actuarial System) and the exams of the Institute of Actuaries (United Kingdom Actuarial System).

The Foundation has a long track record of providing services to UN Habitat, the World Bank, private sector institution, academic institutions and other UN organizations. We combine innovation and creativity with a world class team capable of delivering on large technical collaboration projects.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to the development, funding and execution of municipal, social insurance and actuarial education. Additionally, we contribute to the civil, academic and business communities by providing independent research and continuing education programs for professionals.

Social Protecton Education

Providing high – quality training in social protection for institutions and businesses in the MENA region & East Africa.

Municipal Education

As part of the Foundation’s integral role in societal and national development, we provide municipal education programs aimed for mayors, council members, and employees.

Actuarial Education

The Foundation offers specialized insurance training programs in actuarial science, IFRS 17, and financial accounting—serving as a trusted regional source for technical and professional development.

Customized Programs

For over three decades, the Foundation has delivered OJT and customized programs and published world-class research for the public good.

Our History

The Muhanna Foundation, established in 1994, began by advancing actuarial education across the MENA region and East Africa. Over time, it expanded its expertise to include social protection and municipal education. With a proven record of collaboration with institutions such as UN-Habitat, the World Bank, ISSA, and leading private and academic organizations, the Foundation combines innovation and technical excellence to deliver impactful capacity-building and research initiatives. It also produces rigorous studies that inform and inspire policy dialogue across social and economic domains.

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